Mixed Media

I love using different materials to create my jewellery. All right, I confess. I have the attention span of a squirrell and I get bored very easily, which is why my work is always in a state of perpetual motion and constant change. Whether or not it is good for sales, I'm not sure but I certainly know it is good for my soul.

That being said, here are a few new pieces I've been working on that marry silver art clay with sterling silver. I love the oxidised look and will be exploring this further. Hope you like them!

New Series of Work

Here is what I've been working on today - a new line of jewelry made with sterling and fine silver. It's a beautiful combination of materials to work with and here is my first piece finished!

Made You Look

Oops, almost forgot to give an update on my Made You Look business venture.

I brought up 61 pieces of my new resin and silver line and I came back home with zero items. Yes! The lovely Sarah took every one for her store and I was so pleased! I honestly didn't expect everything to go!

Actually it was all I had so far, so I am in the process of making more.

Everyone needs a victory now and then... :o)

Pebbles and Waves

Here are a few new pendant necklaces I've had in the works and finally had a chance to list in my Etsy shop.

I'm making my own toggles now and I think it really adds a nice touch to the overall look of the necklaces. They have a real rustic, organic, beachy feel to them which I really love.

New Birdy Pendants

I made these pendants as a homage to Mothers. They will be in my Etsy shop this week! Yes, I am finally opening back up.
Wish me luck!

Winter Carnival

I was lucky enough to be invited to the Montessori school Winter carnival by my friend Trish, which also was a big fundraiser for Help Tammy Help Haiti, which I have been a supporter of for the last few months. I was also asked to donate an auction piece which I painstakingly fretted over for the last few weeks and eventually came up with this:
It is my interpretation of the picture that Tammy sent me of the image that the residents of Cite' Soleil, Port-au-Prince painted on the water tower that Tammy and her colleagues built. The woman, I believe is Tammy and her hair represents the clean water they will now have to sustain themselves. It is sterling silver, hand pierced and polished. The edges are hammered to create a rustic diamond-edge effect. The lucky winner of this auction piece, Debby Doom, who was one of the leading organizers of the event, is presenting this to Tammy as a gift.
I am honored.

My sons' girlfriend, Jess, was a great help and organized my display for me. Here she is, ready to sell some work for me. Thanks so much Jess!

Metalwork

Here are a few things I've been working on lately. I seriously have the metalwork bug lately. So much fun to create an object out of sheet silver and wire. Amazing and very satisfying. I'm sure my results will improve over time but I am pretty happy this week. I will be making more of the individual flowers for necklaces. Love them!

Art Clay Silver

I know I don't blog often enough but lately it is only because I have been having so much fun with my new Art Clay Silver Kit that my Sweetie got me for Christmas! No Mr. Scrooge here as I even got it a month early :o)

Anyway, here are a few of the things I've made with it. There are lots more and there are so many different possibilities with this stuff, it should keep me busy for awhile.